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Old Apr 27, 2002 | 01:21 PM
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please explain how rims work

Ok, i really do not understand how rims work, how they fit on the cars, the lug pattern... i dont get it, i want to put new rims on my 91 z28 and i like alot of them but i dont konw if they would fit or not!

I KNOW that they are 5 lug nut pattern, i dont know how far the spacing is, could someone tell me? i have the stock rims on there now .... and i have no idea what they are so when i want to buy a new pair of rims, do i have to look for camaro rims???

for instance right now i want to buy these mustang saleen replica rims which are 5 3/4 lug pattern?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1824174824

like those? would those fit my car? it says they fit 94 and up mustangs? does that rule out camaros and every single other kind of car? and import rims are they ONLY for imports? please help me out im rim illiterate
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Old Apr 27, 2002 | 02:27 PM
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WHEELS are what tires are installed on Not Rims.
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Old Apr 27, 2002 | 03:34 PM
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5 lugs 4 3/4 bolt pattern. If you draw a circle that went through the center of the lugs, that circle would be 4 3/4 in diameter.
Backspace depends somewhat on the width you want.
If you want to find some new wheels, pick some out with the right bolt pattern and 'we' can tell you the backspace you need.
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Old Apr 27, 2002 | 05:49 PM
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Originally posted by Z28DJP1987
WHEELS are what tires are installed on Not Rims.
Rims, Wheels, same thing.
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Old Apr 27, 2002 | 05:51 PM
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